A talk given at the Chinese New Year assembly at Bodhi Monastery, February 9th, 2008 For Buddhists, the new year should not be an occasion merely to celebrate and enjoy good food and the company of friends. It is an opportunity to take a new birth and start a new...

Lecture on Vesak Day United Nations, 15 May 2000 Prologue To begin, I would like to express my pleasure to be here today, on this auspicious occasion of the first international recognition and celebration of Vesak at the United Nations. Though I wear the robe of a...

An excerpt from a lecture by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi If you find a wise person Who points out your faults and corrects you, You should follow such a sage As you would a revealer of treasures. It is better, never worse To follow such a sage. DHAMMAPADA (verse 76) Part I:...

Arahants, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas Given by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Bodhi Monastery, July 1, 2006 Respect:The Basis of Compassion and Wisdom Given by Ven. Master Jen-Chun, Bodhi Monastery, March 13, 2004 Inspirations from the Natural World (Part I) Given by Ven. Master...